July 21, 2011 1:06 pm Bay Area Girl Inspires Others with New Book NBC Bay Area’s Vicky Nguyen sits down with the 9-year-old author of “Isabella Makes a Difference.” Sophie Kofoed from Walnut Creek says kids can make the world a better place. US & World Videos 1:11 24-hour online fundraiser underway for Peninsula nonprofits 1:43 Kari's forecast: Warm day, Saturday rain 2:33 Downtown First Thursdays offers new hope to struggling SF merchants 2:41 College-bound students face deadline to apply for state aid 0:22 Violence at UC Berkeley protest encampment results in injuries